Scenes from some of the films that will be screened at Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (clockwise from Top): Manoj Bajpayee in “In the Shadows”; Rajkummar Rao in “Omerta.” And a scene from “Village Rockstars.” (All photos: Courtesy IFFLA)

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles is devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora.

Rajkummar Rao says it took him some time to come out of the character of British-born Pakistani terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh he plays in “Omerta.”

The 33-year-old actor, who stars as one of the most dreaded terrorists in the upcoming film directed by Hansal Mehta, said it was his first attempt at playing “an anti-hero” and it was an “exhausting” experience for him.

COVER STORY: India’s Need to Guard Its CyberspaceA powerful American Senate panel has recommended that Pentagon should closely work with New Delhi in the cyber security domain, writes Siddharth
Srivastava.